THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..............................................................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING.....................................................................................................................2 ROLL CALL...........................................................................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION......................................................................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...............................................................................................................................................3 CLOSED SESSION .............................................................................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT...........................................................................................................................5 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT 8 Item 200: City Council Informational Training: General Fund Debt Financing of Capital Improvement Projects ....................................................................................................................................................8 Item 201: PRJ-0675732: El Camino Assisted Living Facility ...........................................................................8 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................10 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................10 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:01 a.m. Council President Pro Tem Lee and Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:03 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:06 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:02 p.m. with Councilmember Whitburn, Councilmember von Wilpert, and Councilmember Moreno not present.
Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:04 p.m. Councilmember Whitburn arrived to the meeting at 2:13 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:39 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
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(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-not present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Jeffrey Dolphin v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00003996-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 26850
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
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This case arises from a motorcycle accident which occurred on March 14, 2021, at 4100 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-2 Claim Filed by Dick Miller, Inc.
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
DCA Assigned: A. Wander
This claim involves a contractual dispute between Dick Miller, Inc. and the City of San Diego related to the Sewer and Water GJ Crown Point South of La Playa project, Bid No. K-16-1418-DBB3. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 Santa Fe Irrigation District, et al. v. City of San Diego San Diego County Superior Court Case No 24CU003725N
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 32093
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
DCA Assigned: L. K. Gantney
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This case arises from a contract dispute between the Santa Fe Irrigation District, the San Dieguito Water District, and the City related to the Lake Hodges Reservoir and Dam. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-4 Uber and Instacart v. Seattle
United States District Court Case No. 25-228 (9th Circuit), Amicus Curiae Participation Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
DCA Assigned: E. LaGuardia
Uber and Instacart filed a lawsuit to challenge the City of Seattle’s Ordinance No. 126878, which requires network companies to inform their app-based workers in writing of the company’s deactivation policy. The City Attorney’s Office will advise the Mayor and City Council on possible participation in this litigation as amicus curiae in support of the City of Seattle.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Cesar B. Javier commented on home business toxicity in residential zone community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:11 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on negative impacts of marijuana.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:14 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on not permitting special cannabis events.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Robert Campbell commented on repeal of footnote seven; settlement on fair housing; planning groups; and Bonus Accessory Dwelling Unit’s.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on abuse of children.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Audit Committee; peace, and community building.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:22 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Madison commented on risks of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:24 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on consequences of substance use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Jennifer Roysdon commented on child abuse under County of San Diego Child and Welfare Services.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell thanked Park and Recreation staff and commented on Commission on Police Practices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on dangers in lab made drug products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on intoxicated hemp products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:36 PM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: City Council Informational Training: General Fund Debt Financing of Capital Improvement Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Baku Patel, (619) 236-6443 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
Item 201: PRJ-0675732: El Camino Assisted Living Facility.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None with this action. All costs associated with the processing of this application are recovered through a deposit account funded by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
An application for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Permit to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 862494 and Site Development Permit No. 862495, and a Neighborhood Use Permit to construct a three-story, 105,568-square-foot nursing facility with 105 units consisting of Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
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87 assisted living units and 18 memory care units for a total of 124 beds, surface parking and supporting amenities at 13860 El Camino Real. The 3.97-acre site is in the AR-1-1 Base Zone within Proposition A Lands, the Coastal Overlay Zone (Deferred-Certification Area), the Very High Fire Severity Zone, and the Fire Brush Zone, and includes Environmental Sensitive Lands (Multiple Habitat Planning Area, sensitive biological resources, and special flood hazard area) within the North City Future Urbanizing Area Subarea II plan area.
Subitem-A: (R-2025-380 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316113 Resolution certifying Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 0675732/SCH No. 2013071043, adopting Findings, and adopting Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the El Camino Real Assisted Living Facility, Project No. PRJ-675732.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-76 Rev.) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2475043 and Site Development Permit No. 2475049 to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 862494 and Site Development Permit No. 862495, and Neighborhood Use Permit No. 2475050 for the El Camino Real Assisted Living Facility, Project No. PRJ-675732.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Xavier Del Valle, (619) 557-7941
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:44 P.M.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:38 PM
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:39 PM